headspace is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health services. headspace welcomes all
people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Information & support

For young people

Learn about mental health, or if you need support, get in-touch with someone who can help.

Hours

About

headspace Alice Springs is closely monitoring COVID-19 and will update all clients of our movements and restrictions

headspace Alice Springs provides FREE and CONFIDENTIAL services to young people 12-25 years old, for mental health, alcohol and other drugs counselling and a Doctors clinic for physical and sexual health.

headspace values the opinions of young people by seeking feedback from the Youth Reference Group on how we do things to make sure we are aware of what issues are happening locally for young people in Alice Springs. If you want to be a part of YRG call us for an info pack!

Hours

Monday:8:30am - 5:00pm

Tuesday:8:30am - 5:00pm

Wednesday:8:30am - 5:00pm

Thursday:8:30am - 5:00pm

Friday:8:30am - 5:00pm

Saturday:Closed

Sunday:Closed

headspace Alice Springs is operated by Central Australian Aboriginal Congress.
All headspace services are funded by the Australian Government Department of
Health. Administration of funding is carried out by the headspace centre’s local
Primary Health Network, in this case, Northern Territory (Health Network NT).

Services

Services could include: provision of contraception and advice, testing, support, treatment and management of sexually transmissible infections(STI) HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis vaccination for Hepatitis and HPV, pregnancy testing and referral.

GPs can help with any physical health issues as well as issues related to sexual health, drug or alcohol use, relationship problems or feeling down or upset. Your centre may have a GP on site or links to one locally.

Workers either on site or linked to the centre who can assist you with any alcohol or other drug issue.

A group of young people who help with events and some decision making at a centre. Ask your centre about getting involved.

Mental health workers – which may include psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and other workers – that can help if you're just not feeling yourself.

Sexual health screenings on site or links to local services.

Workers either on site or linked to the centre who can assist you with work or study opportunities.

“As soon as I sought help, I suddenly realised that my anxiety was very treatable and that I wasn’t alone.”

_____If you are not eligible for a Medicare card, headspace Alice Springs can assist to see what options are available to you. This may include referrals to other services or support being provided

Options for while you are waiting to see someone

At headspace Alice Springs we endeavour to allocate you to a clinician as soon as possible. Most people wait one to two weeks at most but at times it can take a little bit longer. If you are on the waitlist we will contact you via phone on a weekly basis to see how you are going.

If you feel your condition has changed, you are concerned about how you are feeling, want to check in with us or that you can’t any wait any longer for support – please contact us on 08 8958 4544 or drop by to headspace Alice Springs at 5/5 Hartley St.

If you feel at risk of hurting yourself, please call 000 or present to the Alice Springs Emergency Department

At headspace Alice Springs we endeavour to allocate you to a clinician as soon as possible. Most people wait one to two weeks at most but at times it can take a little bit longer. If you are on the waitlist we will contact you via phone on a weekly basis to see how you are going.

If you feel your condition has changed, you are concerned about how you are feeling, want to check in with us or that you can’t any wait any longer for support – please contact us on 08 8958 4544 or drop by to headspace Alice Springs at 5/5 Hartley St.

If you feel at risk of hurting yourself, please call 000 or present to the Alice Springs Emergency Department

Do you want to get involved with the local community of Alice Springs?

Want to plan and run youth events?

Do you want your voice heard about local issues effecting young people?

YAG is for you!!!

The headspace Alice Springs Young Advisory Group meets twice per month, this is where we discuss ideas and plan events.sometimes events are after school or on the weekends, we provide snacks at the meetings.

headspace would like to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First People and Traditional Custodians. We value their cultures, identities, and continuing connection to country, waters, kin and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and are committed to making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, by providing services that are welcoming, safe, culturally appropriate and inclusive.

headspace is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health services. headspace welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

headspace centres and services operate across Australia, in metro, regional and rural areas, supporting young Australians and their families to be mentally healthy and engaged in their communities.

headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation Ltd is a health promotion charity that has been endorsed as a deductible gift recipient. ABN 26 137 533 843